Is CVE-2013-6227 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2013-6227, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2013-6227 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2013-6227 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-6227?

CVE-2013-6227 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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CVE-2013-6227

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: December 27, 2014· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in plugins/editor.zoho/agent/save_zoho.php in the Zoho plugin in Pydio (formerly AjaXplorer) before 5.0.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading an executable file, and then accessing this file at a location specified by the format parameter of a move operation.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2013-6227 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2013-6227. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.